Prince Far I

Prince Far I
Birth nameMichael James Williams
Also known asKing Cry Cry
Born(1945-03-23)23 March 1945
Spanish Town, Jamaica
OriginKingston, Jamaica
Died15 September 1983(1983-09-15) (aged 38)
Kingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae
Occupation(s)DJ, producer
InstrumentVocals

Prince Far I (23 March 1945 – 15 September 1983) was a Jamaican reggae deejay and producer, and a Rastafarian. He was known for his gruff voice and critical assessment of the Jamaican government. His track "Heavy Manners" used lyrics about government measures initiated at the time against violent crime.

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